Things I thought I'd never have to say as a parent........

Maddie get that fork out of your diaper.

(she was trying to hide it from me so she wouldn't have to eat breakfast)

My Ashton Experience Part 2

Day 4- The final day. I meet another neighbor, who has now decided to join in on the hype, and we walk to where the action is. As we are waiting Ashton’s cars goes by, we lock eyes and I know he is now considering leaving Demi for me. I am thinking on how to break the news to Daniel. Later, Daniel has decided to join me. I know what you are thinking “What about Maddie? She is sleeping and my sister is watching her. I’m not bad of a parent.” We ended up at a friend’s house in their bedroom and we tape this:

(I couldn't get it to download here. Just click the link.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3AHsfgTeE


(enjoy the background conversation) It’s Ashton, Katherine, their body doubles and a Scene.






After all is said and done, I’m glad I got to join in the hype and I’m glad it is over. Now, we just have to wait and see if the short scene makes the final cut.

My Ashton Experience

Ok- I had to become a celebrity stalker for a few days. A scene from Five Killers with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl was being taped in my neighborhood. Yes, I said in my neighborhood of little ole Woodstock, GA. The movie was being taped in 2 of my friends yards. And I was going to try my hardest to be apart of this.




Any way here is how it down for a few days with me.




Day 1- Taping in postponed due to rain. Will continue in 2 days.




Day 2- I head to Rome for a dance recital. I get a phone call from a friend saying the taping was going to start that night. I rush home at 1030pm, get Maddie to bed, kiss Daniel, grab a glass of wine, mett my neighbor and we're off to meet some of our other friends. Well, it is one block from my house- I find my friends (security is pretty loose this night) and it begins to rain. I'm not concerned about getting wet, but my wine getting watered down. I only last and hour before I head home.




Day 3- I'm ready to see some Ashton! I have a chilled bottle of wine and some snacks. My friend Pam meets me at the house, I kiss Maddie and daniel and I'm off, again. We get to the loccation and sercuirty is a pain in the butt. Pam calls a friend and we are now in her backyard. Pam got some great close ups. (We have decided to quit our day jobs to become paparazzi.)


This is what I got:

I call it a night around 1230- my feet hurt and my back is tired. I was happy that I got to see Ashton and Katherine through the fences.

Old/New Friends

I love the chances I have to go out without Maddie.

I get reacquainted with old friends. My handbags. They become like new friends again.

I have to wipe off the dust and reshape some of them. But, then in a short moment, I remember why I love them so.

When I'm enjoying some "Me" time, I'm usually headed to the mall. Which usually ends up meaning buying a new handbag to keep the others ones company.

Watch What You Say

Maddie is saying more words, sentences and phrases. We pretend to have real serious conversations and look at each other like we know what the other is saying.


This is nice for the fact she can tell me what she wants and doesn't want, for the most part. We do have confusion sometimes, but I have learned to narrow it down.


In the last week- she has learned to count to 3. One, two, three, Go! (thanks SoccerTots)

She can say Maddie Bessada. Unfortunately, we could only get Bessada on camera.

And lastly, she heard me say "Holla!" to Daniel on the phone and repeated it. And she keeps repeating.

So, now I have to watch my words and what I say very carefully.


Also, she has a great memory. I bribed her with a sucker if she would get in the stroller and let Mommy take a walk. I be damned if when we got home she looks and me and says, "Mommy, sucker pleeaassee."


They do learn from their environment and very learn quickly. I just hope that I am setting a good example for that little Bean. I don't need her rolling into Pre-School yelling, "HOLLA!" to her teachers.

Has Spring Sprung?

Well, the money from my wallet has sprung right on out.

Downside of having a girl- all the freaking cute clothes. I mean this child can't have enough pink according to me. Thank God, I'm not opposed to saving a few bucks by buying consigned clothes and using hand-me-downs. Oh, Grandparents, I can't forget them and all stuff they add to Miss Maddie's collection. (I know Daniel is also thankful)

Maddie hates to shop, but loves shoes. We were in Target one day and I walk the shoe isle looking for some bargains. Maddie looks up and says, "Wow, Mommy!" That's my girl!

Most children don't like flip-flops and having something between there toes. Maddie does. She has worn the same pair of flip-flips for the last 3 day (even during the cold spell) and at night, she wears her ballet slippers.

While we are talking about shoes- I'm in a quest for pink wedges and a matching handbag. A big handbag. I'm trying to be more adventurous and carry my own handbag again. But, I do love all my Big Diaperbags. Why should Maddie be the only one with cute stuff for the Spring? I'm foreseeing a trip to DSW in my future.

Things I have learned with am 18 month old....

Maddie has taught me many things over the last 18 months, which has brought me to these conclusions.................

1. I can't try to sneak in a french fry. Maddie has eyes like a hawk and a nose like a dog.
2. Milk and juice- there is difference and I can't trick Maddie.
3. Really- hot meals are overrated.
4. One can never have too much Dora. Wonder if they make Dora clothes for me?
5. It's okay to watch Cars- 2 times a day.
6. Maddie doesn't like meat- I need to quit trying to sneak it in her food.
7. It's really ok, if Maddie and Cookie mouth kiss each other.
8. Maddie knows who will give in.
9. I'm use to showering with 2 beaty brown eyes staring at me.
10.Lightening McQueen and Dora are dating.